"San Diego Association of Governments" means the joint powers agency established pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code which is the transportation planning agency for the San Diego County region. Any board, commission, department, or officer succeeding to the functions of the association is granted the powers and duties of the association under this chapter.
Ca. Pub. Util. Code § 132005